Jim Belushi Overview

Jim Belushi was born in Chicago to a mother and father of Albanian descent and raised in the suburb of Wheaton, Illinois. He was the third of four children, one of his siblings being comedic writer-actor John Belushi. John won an Emmy before tragically dying of a drug overdose in 1982.
As a teen, Jim was known for rebellious, mischievous behavior. He channeled that, however, in high school. While delivering a speech, he relied on an impressive set of improv skills and was encouraged by a teacher...
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